Subheading 35 of 44 in heading 0302
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) is a fast-growing, warm-water species increasingly produced through open-ocean aquaculture, making it one of the few finfish where farmed imports compete directly with wild-caught supply at the fresh-fish counter. The US tariff schedule divides this heading by scale weight — fish at or below 6.8 kg (0302461100) versus larger or otherwise unspecified fish (0302465000). Panama leads US imports, reflecting established offshore cobia farming operations in the Caribbean, with Mexico and Suriname also supplying the market. FDA prior notice is required, and aquaculture-origin cobia may be subject to additional FDA aquaculture drug-use review.
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Yes. FDA's aquaculture drug residue program applies to farmed finfish, including cobia. Shipments from aquaculture facilities may be subject to sampling for unapproved drug residues or veterinary drug violations. Importers sourcing farmed cobia should request drug-use records from the producing facility and confirm that any treatments used are approved for use in the country of origin and not prohibited in the US.
HTS 0302461100 covers cobia scaled at or below 6.8 kg (15 lb), while 0302465000 covers larger or otherwise unspecified fish. This size distinction can affect duty liability, so importers should ensure that entry documentation reflects actual fish weights based on representative sampling of the shipment, particularly for mixed-size lots from aquaculture harvests.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5M of Fresh or Chilled Cobia.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 0 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
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| 0302461100 | Cobia, Fr/Ch Scaled Lt=6.8 Kg, Exc Fillet Etc | — | -- | -- |
| 0302465000 | Cobia, Fr/Ch, Exc Livers, Roes, Fillets, Etc, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
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